Painting Repair Operations (Paint Repair): Repair Instructions

Paint Repairs  

General  

In order to ensure that paint repair operations progress efficiently, the relevant work factors - from when the vehicle is received until when it is returned - must be observed with extra care. As each workshop has its own structure, the operation plan suggested here is only a recommendation.  

Reception: (Service Advisor)  

Assess damage or blemishes. Consider possibilities and limitations of spray technique. Motivate customer; assess main and additional operations. Estimate cost and produce work order. Read Labour Time catalogue correctly; complete order conscientiously.  

The body worker must provide the basis for a paintable surface so that the painter can carry out his/her work according to the paint stages and processing regulations in question.  

Paint: (painter)  

-  Read work order carefully.  

-  Assess damage.  

-  Determine vehicle paint type from vehicle identification plate.  

-  Determine plastic type. (Note codes on parts.).  

-  Co-ordinate sanding equipment to be used.  

-  Select putty and filling materials according to economic considerations.  

-  Determine economical paint application.  

-  Utilise spray technique.